1936 C.F. Martin & Co. D-28
A mid-1930s herringbone D-28 — entering the golden era of Martin dreadnought production. Scalloped bracing, Adirondack spruce, and Brazilian rosewood at their finest.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$140,000–$275,000
Very Good
$85,000–$140,000
Good
$52,000–$85,000
Fair
$26,000–$52,000
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Spruce (top), Brazilian Rosewood (back and sides — herringbone trim, scalloped bracing) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Scale Length | 25.400" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Pickup Config | None (acoustic) |
| Bridge | Ebony belly bridge |
| Tuners | Grover Sta-Tite |
| Finish Options | Natural |
| Est. Production | 127 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1936
Mid-1930s herringbone D-28 entering the peak golden era. Adirondack spruce top, scalloped X-bracing reaching its optimal configuration. The D-28 was becoming established as the professional's dreadnought.
Collector's Notes
Mid-1930s D-28s are slightly more available than early examples but still extremely rare. Verify scalloped bracing and herringbone purfling. Hide glue construction throughout.